The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Sunday, June 1, 2025, The Seventh Sunday of Easter:

The Sunday after Ascension Day

Join us for “at church” or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, June 1, 2025, The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/15N0EGEFhjwhc5ABMkINB7oZSvOGfDHPG/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

Ascension Day

Ascension Day

Today is Ascension Day. We remember that the risen Christ is taken into heaven after appearing to his followers for forty days (Acts 1:1-11, Mk 16:19). The Ascension marks the conclusion of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances. It is the final elevation of his human nature to divine glory and the near presence of God.

The Collect:

Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Acts 1:1-11

In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, we pray “The Prayer for Heroic Service” from The Book of Common Prayer, page 839, No. 6:

O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Have a safe Memorial Day,  and remember to give thanks for those who served by giving their lives for others. 

We hope to see you in church this Sunday!

Please note that the church office will be closed on Memorial Day.

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 25, 2025, The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Join us for “at church” or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, May 25, 2025, The Sixth Sunday of Easter, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zSgWFcNJCjP9nw-OcSRGpLuAR71h-ZRI/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 18, 2025, The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Join us for “at church” or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, May 18, 2025, The Fifth Sunday of Easter, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xvD5cXy9NQzHkCyl0w7PX2W97uMX8KJ-/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

The Fourth Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 11, 2025, The Fourth Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day

Join us for “at church” or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, May 11, 2025, The Fourth Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Morning Prayer
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w-ouxLKduFPivRVtk3QlWJnQgS9x5ApE/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

The Third Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 4, 2025, The Third Sunday of Easter

Join us for “at church” or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, May 4, The Third Sunday of Easter, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’ on the Bayou, St. Luke’s, Grambling, St. Patrick's, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

Holy Eucharist
St. Alban’s - 9:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas on the Bayou - 11:00 a.m.*
St. Luke’s, Grambling - 8:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s - 11:00 a.m.*

* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home. Download an English pdf of the Holy Eucharist leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet with this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1udWEpLJhnTkMKTJEkqr2p6jWZIb878Iy/view?usp=sharing

La Santa Eucaristía
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas - 5:00 p.m. en la casa Cartagena.

We hope to see you all on Sunday!

Dawnell+, Rita+, Rob+, and Whit+

Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org